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5-hydroxytryptophan and Night Terrors

5-hydroxytryptophan has been researched along with Night Terrors in 1 studies

5-Hydroxytryptophan: The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.
5-hydroxytryptophan : A tryptophan derivative that is tryptophan substituted by a hydroxy group at position 5.

Night Terrors: A disorder characterized by incomplete arousals from sleep associated with behavior suggesting extreme fright. This condition primarily affects children and young adults and the individual generally has no recall of the event. Episodes tend to occur during stage III or IV. SOMNAMBULISM is frequently associated with this condition. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p391)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bruni, O1
Ferri, R1
Miano, S1
Verrillo, E1

Trials

1 trial available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Night Terrors

ArticleYear
L -5-Hydroxytryptophan treatment of sleep terrors in children.
    European journal of pediatrics, 2004, Volume: 163, Issue:7

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Night Terrors

2004